Applications are now open for the 2026 Pitch Perfect Africa Innovation Fellowship. Now in its second year, Pitch Perfect Africa celebrates and supports entrepreneurs developing health-focused innovations across Africa.
Pitch Perfect was created to provide early-stage H2i ventures with funding and pitch opportunities. It also helps ventures strengthen their investment readiness through a competitive pitch experience. The program expanded to H2i’s African venture community in 2025.
Eligibility
Applicants must:
Be a current H2i Level 2 HENT venture onboarded by their lead mentor by August 31, 2026. No exceptions. H2i Level 2 ventures are in the Discovery stage of H2i’s four-level venture development model.
Have not previously won Pitch Perfect Africa. Past finalists who did not win are welcome to reapply.
Benefits
Six H2i Level 2 ventures will be selected to pitch their innovations to a panel of expert judges.
Three ventures will each receive a CAD $5,000 Innovation Fellowship to support the continued development of their work.
Application Timeline:
Applications Open: Tuesday, September 8, 2026
Application Deadline: Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at 11:59pm (Eastern Time)
Building a Winning Pitch Masterclass: Friday, October 9, 2026
Pitch Competition (Virtual): Monday, November 16, 2026
Method of Application
For More Information
Visit the Official Webpage
Application Deadline: September 29, 2026.